Dunwoody’s hottest new restaurants in spring 2025 included Cuddlefish at High Street, a hand roll, seafood market and coffee spot from the team behind Brush; CT Cantina & Taqueria and Tierra Coffee at Campus 244; and Steak & Grace in Dunwoody Village. For live music, try Parkwoods at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia, the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center and Louisiana Bistreaux.
Mark Galvin from Discover Dunwoody breaks down the local hot spots, from live music at Parkwoods and Louisiana Bistreaux to murder mystery dinner theater at the Marriott. Plus, what’s keeping burger chains out of Dunwoody, and why locals are leaning into a no-drive-through lifestyle.
Here’s a look at Dunwoody’s hottest new restaurants. Cuddlefish is rolling sushi and brewing specialty coffee at High Street, Steak & Grace brings a fresh take on upscale dining to the Village, and CT Taqueria lights up Campus 244 with bold Tex-Mex and a clever coffee concept.
Listen on Apple Podcasts. Catch up on the earlier restaurant preview with Mark.
Dunwoody’s Hottest New Restaurants
Cuddlefish at High Street
Chef Jason Liang and partner John Chen, the team behind Brush in Buckhead, opened Cuddlefish at 290 High Street. It’s built around temaki hand rolls, with a chef’s counter tasting menu, a seafood market, and a coffee and bakery program led by pastry chef ChingYao Wang. Add sake and wine, and it’s one of the coolest new spots in town.
CT Cantina & Taqueria and Tierra Coffee at Campus 244
Campus 244, the redeveloped former Gold Kist headquarters behind the State Farm buildings, is now home to CT Cantina & Taqueria. Think creative tacos, rice bowls and shareable plates. Their daytime cafe, Tierra Coffee, fuels the office crowd.
Steak & Grace in Dunwoody Village
Steak & Grace took over the old First Watch at 1317 Dunwoody Village Parkway. It’s bright and open, with a big bar and patio, and the menu has lighter, veggie-forward dishes alongside the steaks. Upscale but easy. Heads up: it’s cashless.
Vino Venue Under New Management
Vino Venue in the Georgetown area still has its try-before-you-buy wine stations, global menu and cooking classes, now with fresh energy from new owners. Mark and I agree, the food still holds up.
Where to Find Live Music in Dunwoody
- Parkwoods at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia: Wednesdays 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., with wooded trails to walk after
- Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center: Wednesdays 6 to 9 p.m. on the terrace, plus monthly murder mystery dinner theater
- Louisiana Bistreaux near Hammond Drive: Fridays 7 to 10 p.m., often with the Milkshake Mayfield Band
Why No Drive-Throughs?
Even Dunwoody’s hottest new restaurants play by local rules. National chains want drive-throughs, but Dunwoody’s zoning doesn’t allow new ones. Future burger and fast-casual spots will need pickup lanes or walk-in concepts instead. Mark also mentioned a Chicago-style hot dog place in the works across Ashford Dunwoody from Perimeter Mall.
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My Take
With all of Dunwoody’s hottest new restaurants on the list, my hot take from this episode is still: East 48th Street Market has the best pizza in Dunwoody. Fight me. For the full list, see my Dunwoody restaurant guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dunwoody’s Hottest New Restaurants
What is Cuddlefish in Dunwoody?
A hand roll restaurant, seafood market and coffee and bakery spot at 290 High Street from the team behind Brush in Buckhead.
Where is Steak & Grace?
At 1317 Dunwoody Village Parkway in the former First Watch space. It is cashless.
Where can I hear live music in Dunwoody?
Parkwoods at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia and the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center on Wednesdays, and Louisiana Bistreaux on Fridays.
Why are there no new drive-throughs in Dunwoody?
Dunwoody zoning does not allow new drive-throughs, so new fast-casual restaurants use pickup lanes or walk-in setups.